Model year record

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 152 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V845000

Seat belts: pretensioner

Component
Seat belts: pretensioner
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
6,771
Reported to NHTSA
2023-12-14
Owners notified
2024-01-24

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Safety risk

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under recall number 22V-930 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Owners may contact GM EV Concierge at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) or Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232421970.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V567000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
317
Reported to NHTSA
2023-08-10
Owners notified
2023-12-21

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232414710.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V930000

Seat belts: pretensioner

Component
Seat belts: pretensioner
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
111,242
Reported to NHTSA
2022-12-15
Owners notified
2023-01-23

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222383790.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering34
Electrical system25
Unknown or other15
Fuel/propulsion system11
Service brakes11
Exterior lighting7
Air bags6
Power train6
Suspension6
Engine5
Back over prevention: warnings4
Vehicle speed control4
Forward collision avoidance: warnings3
Visibility/wiper3
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: cable/cord: accessory2
Lane departure: warning2
Seat belts2
Engine and engine cooling1
Equipment1
Seats1
Structure: body1

The 2022 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.